Litter crackdown as sunseekers set to dump trash in Cambridge parks amid heatwave

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The spokeswoman said: “If people clear up after themselves then it would mean the council would not have to spend as much staff time and money doing what people ought to do themselves. This would enable us to use the available staff time and money on more productive activities for the community.

“Disposable barbecue use should be kept to designated areas at Jesus Green, Sheep’s Green/Lammas Land and Byron’s Pool, where we have put in facilities that can be used to avoid damaging the grass.

“Special barbecue bins have also been provided in these areas for added convenience and safety of disposing of your used barbeque.

“Nobody wants to look at litter and it makes our streets and open spaces appear uncared for, until it is picked up by council staff on their rounds.”

Trash left on Jesus Green (Image: Martin Bond)

And the spokeswoman warned about the danger of dumping trash.

She said: “Litter can also be a danger to pets and other wildlife.

“There really is no excuse for dropping litter and those who do so in a public place are committing a crime.

“A fixed penalty notice of £75 can be issued on the spot to anyone caught littering by one of our enforcement officers and if that amount is not paid, the figure can rise to £2,500 at a magistrates’ court in addition to a potential criminal record.

“If you see someone littering, please report the incident via our website at www.cambridge.gov.uk/report-litter so that we can investigate it and take any necessary enforcement action against the offender.

“If you are interested in helping us to keep Cambridge litter free, please sign up to become one of the council’s volunteer litter pickers. For more information go to: www.cambridge.gov.uk/volunteer-litter-picking or call 01223 458084.”